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  1. Oct 20, 2023 · What’s more, Kohlberg’s theory does not consider the role cultural differences might play in the development of moral reasoning. For example, Western cultures may have different moral philosophies than societies that give more importance to the community than personal rights. Questions about Age

  2. Cultural Considerations of Kohlberg’s Theory. There is cross-cultural support for Kohlberg’s theory of moral development (Gibbs, et al., 2007; Snarey, 1985). It appears that people progress through the stages in the same order; however, individuals in different cultures seem to do so at different rates.

    • L D Worthy, T Lavigne, F Romero
    • 2020
  3. Dec 1, 2007 · All types of cultural groups (e.g., Western versus non-Western, urban versus folk) must demonstrate all levels of moral reasoning in Kohlberg’s model to establish its universality. The failure to find a particular stage in all studies of a particular type of cultural group could indicate that the stage is culture specific. (p. 204)

    • John C. Gibbs, Karen S. Basinger, Rebecca L. Grime, John R. Snarey
    • 2007
  4. Nov 7, 2022 · Other Theories. Kohlberg's theory of moral development is a theory that focuses on how children develop morality and moral reasoning. Kohlberg's theory suggests that moral development occurs in a series of six stages and that moral logic is primarily focused on seeking and maintaining justice. Here we discuss how Kohlberg developed his theory ...

  5. Jan 17, 2024 · He grouped these stages into three broad categories of moral reasoning, pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. Each level is associated with increasingly complex stages of moral development. Kohlberg suggested that people move through these stages in a fixed order and that moral understanding is linked to cognitive development.

  6. Abstract. Kohlberg's claim that his theory of moral reasoning development has universal validity and that the evidence is consistent with a position of ethical nonrelativity is evalu ated. The available data indicate that the cognitive-developmental criteria for a strict moral stage model do hold universally and that the theory does reflect ...

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  8. [33] [34] Kohlberg's theory is generally considered to be incompatible with inconsistencies in moral reasoning. [33] Carpendale has argued that Kohlberg's theory should be modified to focus on the view that the process of moral reasoning involves integrating varying perspectives of a moral dilemma rather than simply fixating on applying rules. [34]